Strictness

Pronunciation: /ˈstrɪktnəs/

Definitions of strictness

noun the quality or state of being strict; rigor or severity in dealing with or treating something

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher showed strictness in enforcing the classroom rules.

A2 The company has a policy of strictness when it comes to punctuality.

B1 The strictness of the security measures at the airport is necessary for passenger safety.

B2 The strictness of the referee's decisions caused some controversy among the players.

C1 The strictness of the law enforcement agencies is crucial in maintaining order in society.

C2 The strictness of the judge's sentencing reflected the seriousness of the crime committed.

Examples of strictness in a Sentence

formal The school enforces strictness in their dress code policy.

informal My mom's strictness about curfew drives me crazy.

slang I can't deal with the level of strictness at this job, it's too much.

figurative The strictness of the judge's ruling left no room for leniency.

Grammatical Forms of strictness

• past tense: strictnessed
• plural: strictnesses
• comparative: more strict
• superlative: most strict
• present tense: strictness
• future tense: will be strictness
• perfect tense: has been strictness
• continuous tense: is being strictness
• singular: strictness
• positive degree: strictness
• infinitive: to be strict
• gerund: being strict
• participle: strictnessing

Origin and Evolution of strictness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'strictness' originated from the Latin word 'strictus' which means tight or drawn together.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'strictness' has evolved to refer to the quality of being precise, exact, or stringent in rules or requirements.